How to move screens to Xiaomi Redmi: 5 working ways

Why Xiaomi Redmi might need to move screens

Xiaomi Redmi smartphone owners often face a situation where desktop screens are filled with app icons chaoticly, and the desired programs are on the third or fourth screen. Moving screens in places helps optimize space, speed up access to frequently used applications, and even reduce the load on the processor by reducing unnecessary swipes. For example, if you actively use instant messengers and social networks, it is logical to place them on the first screen, and rarely used utilities on the last.

Also, after updating MIUI or resetting to factory settings, the system sometimes shuffles the screen layout by itself, resetting the user's layout. In such cases, manual movement becomes a necessity. It is also useful for those who synchronize multiple Xiaomi devices and want to unify the interface on all gadgets. It is important to understand that moving screens is not just a cosmetic adjustment, but a tool for improving productivity.

In this article, we will cover all available methods, from standard MIUI tools to hidden functions and third-party applications, and pay special attention to the nuances for different versions of the shell (for example, MIUI 12/13/14) and Redmi models, where the algorithm may differ.

Method 1: Standard movement through prolonged pressing

The simplest and most intuitive method is to use the built-in MIUI functionality. It works on all Xiaomi Redmi models (from Redmi Note 8 to Redmi 12 Pro+) and does not require the installation of additional programs.

1. Unlock your smartphone and go to the main screen.
2. Touch and hold the empty space on any screen (not the app icon!) for 1-2 seconds until the edit mode appears.
3. At the bottom of the screen, you'll see a panel with thumbnails of all desktops, and you'll click on the thumbnail and drag it left or right.
4. Once the move is complete, press Ready (or Back) to save the changes.

This method is suitable for most versions of MIUI, but in MIUI 14 on some models (for example, Redmi K60) screen thumbnails can be displayed not in the bottom panel, but as a separate window.

Make sure there are no active widgets on the screen (they can reset) |Close all background apps (for smooth animation) |Check that Light Touch mode is enabled in the special features settings | Turn off navigation gestures if they interfere (in Settings → System → Gestures)

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Method limitation: You can’t move screens if they have fixed widgets (such as weather or MIUI calendar) in which case you remove the widget first, move it, and then install it again.

Method 2: Using navigational gestures

If your Redmi has navigation gestures enabled (instead of the classic buttons), the screen-moving algorithm changes a little, and this method is relevant for models with MIUI 12.5 and later, where gesture control has become standard.

1. Activate the editing mode by swiping your finger from the bottom up and holding for 1 second (an analogue of long pressing).
2. In the menu that appears, select Screen Settings (a three-dot icon or a gear icon).
3. And you'll open a panel with thumbnails of screens: 🔄 Drag screens left/right to change order. ➖ Remove unnecessary screens (swipe up in miniature). ➕ Add new ones (click on) + Add a screen).

After the changes, click Ready or swipe down from the top edge of the screen.

On some models (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro+), the editing gesture may conflict with the back gesture.

⚠️ Note: If the screen does not go into editing mode, check the gesture settings in Settings → System system → Gestures → System gestures. Turn off random touch sensitivity.

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Method 3: Moving through launcher settings

For users who prefer a deeper setup, MIUI offers access to launcher options via a hidden menu.This method is useful if standard methods do not work (for example, due to a system failure).

1. Open the Settings app and go to the Apps section.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Show All Apps.
3. In the list, find the MIUI Launcher (or Lawnchair if you use a custom launcher) and open its settings.
4. Go to the Desktop Settings section → Screen management.
5. Here you will see a list of all screens with the possibility of: 📌 Fix frequently used screens (so they don’t move around accidentally). 🔒 Block changes to individual screens (good for parental controls). 🗑️ Reset the location to standard (if after updating) MIUI screens are mixed).

This is especially true for Redmi users with corporate profiles or limited rights, where standard editing can be blocked by the device administrator.

Method 4: The side of the launcher (Nova Launcher, Lawnchair)

If the built-in MIUI tools seem limited, you can use third-party launchers, such as Nova Launcher or Lawnchair, which offer advanced customization capabilities, including flexible screen management.

• 🎨 The ability to assign unique gestures to move between screens (e.g., double-touching).
• 📱 Infinite scroll support (when swiping left after the last screen opens the first one).
• 🔧 Accurately adjust animations and transitions between screens.
• 📁 Creating hidden screens (only accessible by password or gesture).

Instructions for Nova Launcher:

1. Install the launcher from Google Play and assign it to the default launcher.
2. Touch and hold the empty space on the screen → select Settings (cog icon).
3. Go to Desktop Settings → Desktop Management.
4. You can: Add/remove screens with a swipe up/down in thumbnail; adjust transitions between screens (cube effects, rotation, etc.); Set different numbers of rows/columns for each screen separately.

⚠️ Note: Some functions are disabled when using third-party launchers MIUI, For example, global search (swipe down) and built-in widgets (weather, steps) to return them, you have to go back to the standard launcher.

Method 5: ADB-Teams for experienced users

For those who aren’t afraid to work with Android Debug Bridge (ADB), there is a way to move screens through the command line.

• 🔧 You need to automate the setup on multiple devices (for example, in the office).
• 🛠️ Standard methods do not work due to failure MIUI.
• 📱 You need to move the screen settings from one Redmi to another.

Instructions:

1. Enable USB debugging on your smartphone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times to activate Developer Mode) → Return to Settings → Additional → For Developers and enable debugging.
2. Connect Redmi to your PC and execute the command: adb shell dumpsys activity | grep "mCurrentRootActivity" This will show the current active launcher (usually com.miui.home).
3. To move screens, use: adb shell am start -n com.miui.home/.launcher.UninstallShortcutActivity Then manually drag the screens in the menu that opens.

More advanced users can export launcher settings through:

adb pull /data/data/com.miui.home/shared_prefs/com.miui.home.preferences.xml

And edit the file manually (e.g., change the setting) screen_order).

adb backup -f miui_launcher.ab com.miui.home

This will restore the original state in case of error.

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Solving problems when moving screens

Sometimes moving screens to Xiaomi Redmi is accompanied by errors. Let’s consider the typical problems and their solutions:

If none of the methods worked, try resetting the launcher settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find MIUI Launcher and press Warehouse.
3. Select Clear Data (this will reset all screen settings!).

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Before resetting your launcher data, export the application list through Settings → Apps → Export the list to quickly restore icons after reset.

FAQ: Frequent questions about moving screens on Xiaomi Redmi